Benjamin
Russell

MD Top Prospect Games 6.19.18

Athletic, lanky body type. Projectable 6-foot-2, 160 pound frame with room to fill out. Hits from a wider base at the plate with an athletic, balanced, open stance. Drops hands in load and uses a toe tap for rhythm and timing. Good lower half involvement, quick hands and fast bat speed. Exit velo was 84 mph. Slight uphill swing path and fluid rhythm throughout swing. Gap-to-gap type hitter with occasional pop. Smooth fielding actions in the infield. Plays through the ball with soft hands, fluid footwork, and a quick, clean exchange. Shorter arm actions throwing from a high three-quarters arm slot at 85 mph. Showed the ability to make throws from different arm angles. Side step wind-up with a controlled leg kick into a tall balance point. Clean hand separation with average lower half involvement. Creates some arm speed through release and lands a little stiff on front side. Long arm actions throwing from a high three-quarters slot with regular effort. Stays in-line with home plate and finishes upright. Fastball showed some run up to 75 mph. Breaking ball was 68 mph with 12/6 shape and gradual break. Changeup sat 68-69 mph.